With the launch of the 2018 outdoor track and field season right around the corner, Bossier High athletic director Mike Concilio has named two individuals to run his Bearkat programs.

Former Byrd and Northwestern State running back Rahkeem Mitchell will run the girls’ program, while former Cope Middle School athletic director Clint Walker will take the reins for the boys.

Mitchell played football for Mike Suggs at Byrd, then for Bradley Dale Peveto and Jay Thomas at NSU. He also ran track at Byrd.

“I can relate to the athletes because I know what they go through,” Mitchell said. “I was just waiting for the call to take over the program and I’m excited about the opportunity.”

Walker is also in his first year after moving over from Cope. He previously coached track at Byrd, while graduating from Northwood and NSU.

Bossier boys track coach Clint Walker(Photo: Contributed photo)

“I ran track for coach (Jerry) Burton and coach Fred Smith at Northwood. They’re the two who got me interested in the sport,” Walker said. “We are hoping to get the numbers out for track here and we’re working toward that right now.”

The school’s previous two coaches, Megan Williams and Anthony Johnson, have stepped away from the programs.